Industry advisories

December 21, 2020 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that the audiovisual coproduction treaty between Canada and Ukraine, signed on July 2, 2019, will be in effect as of January 1, 2021.

Ukraine is Canada’s 58^th coproduction partner country.

Over the last 10 years, Canada administered over 620 coproduction projects with...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform its clients of the opening date of the Participation in International Festivals and Events Support Program, as well as the changes made to it during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key dates:

• Opening date: January 12, 2021
• Closing date: March 12, 2021

In keeping with the Government of Canada's...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform its clients of to the publication of the new guidelines of the Theatrical Documentary Program along with important dates to note.

Key dates:

• Opening date: February 10, 2021
• Closing date: February 26, 2021

The Indigenous stream of the program will be opened at the same time as the...

December 3, 2020 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to welcome four new employees to the Project Financing, Business Affairs, and Senior Management teams.

These four positions were created as part of Telefilm Canada’s Equity and Representation Action Plan. Launched in July, the continuous goal of the Action Plan...

The Telefilm Canada Theatrical Exhibition Program is designed to support the exhibition of Canadian films in Canadian theatres.

For eligibility criteria, required documents, and guidelines, please visit the Theatrical Exhibition Program page.

Important dates:

• Opening date: December 1, 2020
• Closing date: February 2, 2021

New this year:

• Telefilm will provide an additional $10,000 in financing...

Employees to remain working remotely

November 18, 2020 – In light of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, Telefilm Canada would like to inform clients that we have suspended our physical presence at international festivals and markets, including the Canada Pavilion, for the remainder of this fiscal year ending...

Toronto/Montréal, November 2, 2020 —The 2019-2020 annual report for Telefilm Canada is now available.

On January 21, 2021, Telefilm will hold an annual public assembly in a digital format where members of its executive leadership team will discuss results as well as priorities going forward. More details to follow.

The report can be...

The Government of Canada recently announced the creation of the Short-Term Compensation Fund for Canadian Audiovisual Productions (STCF). This temporary measure is put in place to minimize the consequences of the void created by the lack of insurance coverage for interruptions in filming and the abandonment...

October 19, 2020 – Telefilm Canada announces that the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation will once again be available to all movie theatre exhibitors who have not yet received assistance under this program (Phase 1 or Phase 2), as of Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

New applications can be...

As recently announced, Telefilm Canada launched last week the virtual townhall forums for the review of its Success Index.

The first forum was held on Wednesday, September 30, and the theme of the discussions was on the Talent to Watch Program. Please note that the documentation presented at this session...

September 25, 2020 - Telefilm Canada would like to inform you that the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, today announced an initiative to compensate for the lack of insurance coverage for audiovisual productions interrupted or abandoned due to COVID-19. The Government of Canada put in place this temporary...

September 18, 2020 - As announced at the beginning of the year, Telefilm Canada is revising the Success Index, first introduced in 2010. To this end, pan-Canadian, inclusive, transparent and open consultations will be held. Telefilm’s goal is to ensure that our financing programs are adapted to the multiple transformations taking...

Telefilm Canada has released KPMG’s report on the audit of the funding process for the English- and French-language components of the Production Program.

The overall objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational structures, internal controls, and processes related to the allocation and funding process from...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform eligible companies that applications for the second phase of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation can be submitted until Friday, September 4, 2020 through Dialogue. Eligibility criteria, essential information guides and guidelines can be accessed 

Due to the negative impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian feature film industry, Telefilm Canada is suspending any further use of the Success Index for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. 

The Success Index, which measures commercial, cultural and industrial success, also constitutes

August 17, 2020 – As part of its commitment to an equitable and representative screen-based industry, Telefilm Canada would like to share details on the first steps toward data collection as part of its funding programs.

Beginning today and building on the momentum of the corporate data collection methods implemented...

August 17, 2020 – Telefilm Canada would like to inform eligible companies  that applications for the second phase of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation are now being accepted through Dialogue. Eligibility criteria, essential information guides and guidelines can be accessed here.

The Government of Canada recently unveiled...

Additional pool of funding will enhance access and opportunity for filmmakers

August 6, 2020, Toronto/Montréal – Telefilm Canada has announced the details and application dates for the 2020-2021 Development Program, including the newly-created Development Stream for Racialized Persons/Visible Minorities. This is an additional investment envelope of $500,000,...

July 29, 2020 –  As we continue to experience the impact that COVID-19 has had on our industry, Telefilm Canada would like to inform its clients that there will be no accrual of interest on any amount due pursuant to a financing agreement for the months of July and August...

The Government of Canada recently unveiled the final components of the second and final phase of the Emergency Relief Fund, which included an investment of $1,755,000 and $1,000,000 to be distributed by Telefilm respectively to movie theatres that show Canadian films,  and to audiovisual training and development partners that...

Telefilm welcomes the conclusions of the Special Examination Report from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG). The OAG concluded that Telefilm had good practices with respect to corporate and operational management, although certain improvements were recommended. According to the OAG, Telefilm's systems and practices examined did...

Telefilm Canada’s 2020-2023 Corporate Plan will ensure the successful implementation of the organization’s strategic priorities. Telefilm has embarked upon this new corporate process, which is rooted in an inclusive approach involving the Executive Leadership Team, managers and employees.

Telefilm will achieve its vision over the next few years through a...

Allegations against an employee

Following allegations made against one of its employees, Telefilm Canada management has issued the following statement:

Based on available information, Telefilm Canada has decided to launch an investigation into the allegations of misconduct made against one of its employees. To ensure that the process remains independent, the investigation...

In response to the questions posed to Telefilm Canada from BIPOC TV & Film via social media, Telefilm would like to offer the following answers:

How many Black, Indigenous and People of Colour filmmakers and Black, Indigenous and People of Colour-owned production companies have been:

• Granted funding in the past 5 years?
• Granted...

Over the course of this weekend and Monday morning, comments on social media were brought to our attention about conduct that does not reflect our corporate values.

Members of Telefilm’s legal team are addressing the matter directly with the individual(s) in order to begin a proper evaluation. I take these matters...

As previously announced, a portion of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation was reserved to provide additional support to clients that had film projects in the production or post-production stage and were negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Telefilm will grant applicants that have received funding under the Emergency Relief Fund...

As previously announced, approximately 15% of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation was reserved to provide additional support to clients of underrepresented identities and communities, who have historically been disadvantaged.

This top-up is only available for existing, eligible clients who have already received emergency funding from Telefilm in...

As previously announced, a portion of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation was reserved to provide additional support to clients from regional companies.  After compiling demand in the application process, an additional top-up fund allocation has been set-up for regional companies.

‘Regional’ refers to Telefilm’s historical definition, which...